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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Minutes-3/2/1998 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES March 2, 1998 Chairman Rich Hendler called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, March 2,1998, at the Parks and Recreation Office, 5109 Bransford Road, Colleyville, Texas. ROLL CALL: Members: Chair Rich Hendler, William Recker, Mike Billings, Joe Noorlag, Ken Crooks, Laura Ann Travis, Absent: Tanya Copple, Dan Witte, Alan Linford Staff: Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager, Casey Sledge, Project Engineer, Skip Keller, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, Ron Banks, Recreation Supervisor, and Cynthia Singleton, Office Assistant Guests: Jim Cooley, Colleyville Soccer Association, David Dudziak, Kimzey Park Representative, Mary Ann Nicholson, Hills of Monticello Resident Mike Billings moved and Joe Noorlag seconded the motion to amend the February 2, 1998 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes. Joe Noorlag moved and Bill Recker seconded the motion to amend the February 6, 1998 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Special Meeting minutes. I. Discussion and Consideration of Voluntary Park Board Fund Expenditures Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager reported on the status of the Voluntary Park Fund and requested that the Board review projects and redirect the funds as appropriate. a) City Park Stage - $10,000.00: Joe Noorlag moved and Mike Billings seconded that these funds be returned to the Voluntary Park Fund. b) Sparger Sidewalk Extension - $925.00: Joe Noorlag moved and Ken Crooks seconded that these funds be returned to the Voluntary Park Fund. c) City Park Annex Sign - $2,500.00: Joe Noorlag moved and Laura Ann Travis seconded that these funds be returned to the Voluntary Park Fund. 1rl d) Balance of Baseball Field Improvements - $5,465.00: Joe Noorlag moved and Laura Ann Travis seconded that these funds be returned to the Voluntary Park Fund. II. Discussion and Consideration of Preliminary Cost Estimates for Pleasant Run and Sparger Park Restroom/Concession Facilities Carter-Burgess reduced the scope and cost of the Pleasant Run and Sparger Park Restroom/Concession Facilities projects and presented two proposals based on these changes. Staff presented these options to City Council and are waiting for Council's recommendation. There was general discussion regarding the need for a pavilion at Pleasant Run Park for shelter in the event of bad weather. III. Discussion and Consideration of Alternative Funding Sources for City Park Baseball Field Turf, as Presented at the February 6, 1998 Special Meeting. Casey Sledge, Project Engineer reported that sprigging the City Park ballfields with Tif 419 would cost an additional $68,000. It was recommended that turf experts be consulted regarding cost and sod installation. Options discussed included laying sod immediately after the contractor finishes the project or allowing a season of play and then laying sod. It was suggested that the Board continue to explore options for funding enhancements to City Park ballfields. IV. Update of the Citywide Trail System Plan Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager reported that Staff will meet with the Sidewalk Committee and Consultant March 12, 1998. Mary Ann Nicholson, Hills of Monticello resident, voiced concerns about the safety, and maintenance of trails and the effect a Citywide trail would have on property values. Mrs. Nicholson supports the concept of a Citywide trail system on public property. V. Update of the Kimzey Park Master Plan Project Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager, reported that the Kimzey Park Master Plan Committee will meet at Kimzey Park, March 7, 1998 at 7:30 a.m. to review Concept C and approve final plans. Dave Dudziak, Friends of Kimzey Park representative, reported that Kimzey Park residents are pleased with Plan C. Carter-Burgess will start the grant process in April for submission to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in July. The Colleyville Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) has allocated a total of $200,000 for the development of Kimzey Park. VI. Initial Discussion of Citizen, Association and (for profit) Groups Usage of City Park and Soccer Complex - Rich Hendler Rich Hendler, Chair, heard of concerns within our community about the use of our athletic fields by for-profit groups. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board discussed the need to develop an ordinance to restrict the use of City facilities for organized sports associations and tournaments. VII. Citizen Comments/Presentations regarding Items not on the Agenda None VIII. Staff Reports The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board discussed the acquisition of the school property north of Crown of Life Lutheran Church on Pleasant Run from the Grapevine-Colleyville School District. On the basis of discussions with District representatives, staff will research the status of this property. Ken Crooks moved to adjourn and Mike Billings seconded.